Author - Jerry Paxton

Pivo Unveils Pivo Pods Smartphone Motion Tracking Mounts

2022/04/21

Geek News, Mobile News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

Pivo, Inc., a leading developer of AI-technology solutions for content creators, has unveiled a full line of motion tracking mounts and peripherals that will change the way videos are made with a smartphone. Incorporating advanced AI-technology solutions, Pivo’s family of Pivo Pods offer an affordable and easy way to create stunning videos.

The Pivo Pod is a smartphone mount that allows influencers, YouTubers, vloggers, photographers, educators, athletes, real estate agents, equestrians, and casual creatives to capture high-quality video and images with minimal effort. The Pivo Pod converts a smartphone into a hands-free tool that can capture the creator’s every move.

“Imagine having the power to create stunning, motion tracking videos using only a smartphone,” states Pivo CEO, Ken Kim. “Content creators no longer need to hold their smartphones or rely on another person to film them. The Pivo Pod can capture their every move quickly and easily without causing the camera to rattle, shake or miss the best shot.”

One of the difficult challenges facing content creators is the ability to film themselves in motion without holding the smartphone or relying on another person. Pivo Pods give the user the power to capture stunning video footage and high-quality images using an Android or iOS device without relying on anyone else.

To further enhance the user’s experience, Pivo has also launched a complete line of peripherals including tripods, cases, a lightbox, and remote controls.

Notable Product Specs:

Motion Tracking Mount for iOS or Android
360 Degree AI Motion Tracking
Face and Body Tracking
Hands-Free Operation and Video Calls
Auto Zoom Feature
Variety of Color Options (Pivo Influencer)
Horse Tracking Feature (Pivo Active)
3D Virtual Tour Feature (Pivo Black)
Multiple Tracking Speed Options
Pose, Connect, and Create Modes
7 Apps Available Including Video Calls, and Live Streaming
Full Range of Peripherals
Portable and Compact Design
Affordable and Easy to Operate

With its innovative approach to content creation Pivo is poised to become the leading provider of motion-tracking smartphone mounts in the United States and the world.

POSTAL 4: No Regerts Official Launch Trailer

2022/04/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

POSTAL 4: No Regerts®, the ultimate stress-relieving first-person shooter and next entry in Running With Scissors’ classic franchise enjoyed by millions, leaves Early Access and fully exposes its 1.0 version today on Steam, GOG, and Green Man Gaming.

POSTAL 4’s launch brings loads of new ways for the bathrobed Postal Dude to get into trouble and dozens upon dozens of highly requested features. Iconic series voice actors Rick Hunter and Corey Cruise join Jon St. John as voice options for the titular Postal Dude. Score brand-new achievements and peculiar collectibles like Kunny, Krotchy, and Larry the Crab dolls. Cause complete pandemonium in the town of Edensin with bizarre side errands, improved lighting, textures, and physics systems, new radio stations, and immersive NPC behavior.

The post-launch party doesn’t stop—new weapons and enemies, more quests, community-driven quality-of-life updates, console versions, and even co-op multiplayer are coming, alongside major expansions. Celebrate the Year of POSTAL, and beyond, with one of the OG developers making exceptionally excessive games just for the hell of it!

With the entire in-game workweek at hand, the reprobate Postal Dude can finally unleash havoc far beyond the constraints of Early Access with the loyal Champ at his side. Far from POSTAL 2’s Paradise, the Postal Dude needs money to get back on his feet, and Edensin’s twisted American dream is happy to oblige.

With a massive amount of objectives to undertake and the freedom to complete them by any means in this open-world sandbox, The Postal Dude is ready for the joys and fulfillment of a calm, no-nonsense 9-to-5 lifestyle. Wield cat grenades, pigeon mines, and even human limbs to take care of business in literally any way possible. Install bidets in every home. Help Americans escape to Mexico. Ride a vagina-themed roller coaster. Unrestrained chaos, drug-induced antics, and even total pacifism are all on the table.

“POSTAL 4’s complete freedom brings the First Amendment to life in gaming. For 25 years, we’ve given you exactly what you want to play.” said Vince Desi, founder of Running With Scissors. “In Edensin, go ahead and act out nearly any fantasy you’ve ever thought of, and some you haven’t! It’s just a game.”

POSTAL 4: No Regerts® is available now on Steam, GOG, and Green Man Gaming for $39.99 USD and the official soundtrack is out now on all major streaming platforms. Supported in-game subtitles include Simplified Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Polish, Italian, and Russian. For more on Running With Scissors’ beloved series, check out the official website, follow the mayhem on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and join the community on Discord.

D&D Onslaught Teaser Trailer and Pre-Order Info

2022/04/21

Jerry Paxton

Book News, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Onslaught is a competitive skirmish game in which each player controls an adventuring party from one of the powerful factions of the Forgotten Realms. Parties delve into dungeons, battle rival adventurers, and confront fearsome monsters on a quest for treasure and glory!

This core set includes everything two players need to play, including twelve characters from two different factions (Harpers and Zhentarim), a horde of monsters, and an immersive campaign that sends rival parties deep into the depths of a ruined keep to confront a mighty black dragon.

Contents:
21 Fully-Painted Miniatures
1 Double-Sided Game Board
4 Twenty-Sided Dice
16 Dial Cards
26 Standard Cards
44 Mini Cards
71 Tokens
14 Terrain Elements
1 Rule Book
1 Scenario Guide
4 Plastic Standees

Players can pre-order at their local game store online!

SKU: 89700
MSRP: $139.99

Achilles: Legends Untold Early Access Trailer

2022/04/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Dark Point Games’ first game Achilles: Legends Untold is set to launch into Early Access on May 12th this year.

“Thousands of people played and enjoyed the beta earlier this year and thanks to their feedback we were able to really fine-tune the experience. We cannot wait to start our path into Early Access and hope that our players will follow our journey every step of the way” said Pawel Waszak, CEO and Lead Game Designer.

Achilles: Legends Untold is an isometric action-RPG, greatly inspired by the souls-like genre and old-school hack & slash games. Players will have to rely on Achilles’ raw power to overcome legendary characters and creatures from Homer’s Iliad, while taking in Ancient Greece through rich lore and environmental storytelling as they make their way to the gates of Troy and beyond.

As the studio wanted to create an easy-to-learn-but-hard-to-master-experience, the combat is designed with souls-like tactics in mind, without letting it become a barrier to newer players. This way, Achilles: Legends Untold may be enjoyed by Souls veterans and new players alike.

For those who prefer fighting side-by-side with friends, the game also provides a robust co-op experience with procedurally generated dungeons to explore, allowing you and your friends to hone their skills even further.

The gameplay features satisfying and skill-based combat, RPG elements, and resource management. Collect raw materials to forge new deadly weapons and sturdy shields to take Achilles to the peak of his power. Become stronger and more ferocious with each ability you unlock and adapt to new challenges in the world, as Achilles is not the only one picking up new tricks along the way.

Achilles: Legends Untold features the innovative GAIA system, which means the AI characters’ actions feel lifelike and work together in unpredictable ways. Experience immersive battles in which monsters adapt to your playstyle, try different strategies or create ambush scenarios, all driven by this contemporary, in-house-designed system.

Achilles: Legends Untold will be available on Steam for $19.99 / EUR 18.99
Players can Wishlist on Steam now and join the Discord for the latest updates

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Necrons DLC Available Now

2022/04/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Slitherine Games and Black Lab Games are thrilled to announce that Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector’s first major DLC expansion, Necrons, will launch on April 21 st on PC and consoles. This forthcoming update expands upon the rich turn-based action by introducing the all-new Necrons faction.

After a sixty million year-long slumber, this army of ancient Xenos has joined the fight, giving players 14 new unit types to command. Each of these new units comes with its own unique weapons, skills, and gameplay mechanics to be used strategically in battle. The relentless attacks of Deathmarks and Hexmarks Destroyers will force your foes into hiding, whilst the Doom Scythe can rain pain from above with a flurry of deadly airstrikes.

The Necrons DLC coincides with a free update that contains the first version of the new Planetary Supremacy campaign. This single-player “conquest style” campaign sees three factions (the Blood Angels, Tyranids, and Necrons) battle it out to be the last group standing on a procedurally generated map. The update that arrives on April 21st will be the first iteration of the new campaign, as Black Lab Games plans to expand its offering in the future based on player feedback.

Players must own the Necrons DLC to be able to play as the Necrons faction in the Planetary Supremacy campaign. Ownership of the DLC isn’t required to battle against the Necrons in the Planetary Supremacy Campaign, Skirmish, or Multiplayer. A brand new trailer for the Necrons DLC can be viewed here.

Initially released on PC in July 2021, Battlesector is set within the iconic Warhammer 40,000 universe and sees players engage in strategic turn-based battles on a grid-based map. Since its release, Black Lab has built upon the game with releases on Xbox and Playstation, as well as two smaller expansions to its factions – Blood Angels Elites and Tyranids Elites.
Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector is available also on Game Pass PC and Xbox.

More information on Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector can be found here:

https://www.slitherine.com/game/warhammer-40000-battlesector-necrons

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1793051/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector__Necrons/

Stellaris: Overlord Expansion Release Date Announcement Trailer

2022/04/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher of games that rule, today announced that Overlord, the next full expansion for Stellaris, will be released on all PC platforms on May 12, 2022. Overlord brings a host of new features to Stellaris centered around empire management and intergalactic ambition. From specialized vassals to powerful new megastructures, Overlord will offer fans multiple and exciting ways to control their galactic empires. Overlord will be available for a suggested retail price of $19.99/£15.49/€19.99*.

Launching simultaneously with the expansion is the free 3.4 “Cepheus” update for Stellaris, which will add new content and adjustments created by the Stellaris Custodian Team for all players. Both will be released just in time for the community to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Stellaris, which originally launched in May 2016.

See the release-date trailer for Overlord on the new Stellaris YouTube channel:

Features of Overlord will include:

Rulers Make the Rules:
New vassalization mechanics let you define the role of your new subjects – create new Specialist Empires to grow into economic superpowers, military specialists, and technological creators. Negotiate or demand contracts and agreements between your vassals to define the future of dozens of worlds, and reap the benefits!
The Brightest Star Must Guide Them:
Seek out and unite scattered empires across the stars! As you explore the vast galaxy you’ll encounter more unique enclaves of people, from mysterious shroudwalkers to militaristic mercenaries and crafty salvagers. Will you forge a mutually beneficial relationship and earn their unique services, or will they submit to your rule by force?
Five New Origins to Lord Over:
- Imperial Fiefdom – You may be just a Specialist Empire now, but some day, the galaxy may need a new ruler… don’t leave any doubt that it will be you.
- Slingshot to the Stars – The ruined remains of a Quantum Catapult have been discovered near your homeworld – what secrets might it unlock if your people are clever enough to bring it back online?
- Subterranean – Your species adapted to life underground, excelling in mining and archaeology. Now it’s time to see what awaits you far, far above the surface!
- Teachers of the Shroud – Developing in contact with the curious psions known as the Shroudwalkers, your empire has learned a thing or two about expanding their minds!
- Progenitor Hive – Under your leadership, this hivemind empire can achieve more than ever before… but without your guidance, the hive will fall to ruin!
Engineer the Future and Showcase Your Power:
New feats of technology will give your empire the edge it needs to become the dominant force across the galaxy.
- Orbital Rings will elevate your influence (and defense) in grand displays of power from your planets further into space.
- Hyper Relays will give your fleets the ability to enforce your will across the stars faster than ever before.
- Quantum Catapults enable new ways to react quicker in the galaxy while projecting your might – but it’s a daring one-way trip for your fleet!
Four new music tracks to inspire your rise to greatness

For more details on Overlord, visit the Stellaris forums at https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/stellaris.900/. For more information about Stellaris, visit http://stellaris.com/.

Bruce Campbell Hosts Evil Dead: The Game Play Session

2022/04/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Today Saber Interactive released a new gameplay video for Evil Dead: The Game featuring the iconic Bruce Campbell, his son Andy Campbell, and a crew of hardcore Evil Dead fans. Packed with commentary from Bruce and hilarious banter all around, the session showcases a number of elements from Evil Dead: The Game, including character selection, team mechanics, Demon gameplay (including traps and possession), beautifully brutal finishing moves, the game’s Fear mechanic – including Screamer jump scares – and much more.

Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the “Evil Dead” franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ biggest characters together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four survivors, including Ash Williams, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Scotty, Lord Arthur and more, to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon. Or become the Demon yourself, using your powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls! Battle with more than 25 hard-hitting weapons and a variety of skill trees in multiplayer and bonus single-player missions to survive the night.

Evil Dead: The Game is available to pre-order now for release on May 13, 2022, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit www.EvilDeadtheGame.com, and follow the action on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EvilDeadTheGame, Twitter @EvilDeadTheGame and Instagram @EvilDeadTheGame.

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Xbox One Version on Hold Due to Russian Invasion

2022/04/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Xbox One News

Frogwares has announced that the PS4 version of their latest game, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, will be released on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. Initially released on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in November 2021, the team had to make the tough decision to hold back the old gen versions for better optimization.

With the current war in Ukraine throwing much of the team into disarray and hybrid work, the more difficult choice was made to finalize the PS4 version and put the Xbox One version on hiatus indefinitely. Anyone who still has a Xbox One pre-order waiting can get a full refund.

A full statement regarding this choice has been provided by the studio and also published on social media

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Hello everyone, especially fans awaiting Sherlock Holmes Chapter One on PS4 and Xbox One.

As some of you have pointed out on our socials, we’ve been rather quiet on the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One. The good news is that we will be releasing Sherlock Holmes Chapter One on PS4 on the 28th of April 2022. The bad news is that unfortunately, we had to make a tough decision on the Xbox One version of the game. Due to circumstances way outside of our control, the Xbox One version of Chapter One has been postponed indefinitely. Let us explain why.

From September of last year right until February of 2022, we worked hard on optimizing our game for PC and both old and current generation consoles. During that time we discovered that the scope of the work was bigger than assessed. So last year we made the decision to release the PS5 and Xbox series X|S versions first, and work on optimizing the old gen versions. After the validation of Chapter One on current-gen in October, we kept on working on optimizing the PS4 and Xbox One versions. We’ve tried to squeeze out as much from the old gens as possible. A lot of invisible work was done, but also as visible as changes to the map of the city on the PS4 and Xbox One versions so that the game could run smoother (we cut certain alleyways, shortcuts, etc). And as we were getting closer and closer to finalizing those versions, war happened.

To say that the war made an impact on us is probably the understatement of the decade. Keeping our personal and mental situation out of this, the war impacted us from a production point of view heavily. From where we stand now, with the resources and manpower that we have, we can release the PS4 version of Chapter One on April 28th. However, we have to postpone the Xbox One version.

To say we’re not happy about this is putting it subtly. We want to see our games on as many platforms as possible. We see that there are a lot of you waiting for the Xbox One version. We’re also disappointed because we’ve invested time and money in this version which is put on hold indefinitely. It’s also money lost from potential future income which is important for an independent studio like us.

If you’ve pre-ordered the Xbox One version of the game, what now? Xbox is informed that you can cancel your order, and get a full refund. We know it’s not the outcome you wanted, but we hope that at least this shed some light on what happened.

Once again, thank you all for your patience. And thank you all for your kind words and support. The fact that many of you even offered us a place to stay in your homes is beyond “wow”. And as always, any comments or questions, post away. We will try to answer as fast and as many of them as we can – life is a bit strange at the moment.

Until next time,

Your Frogwares Team

Midsummer Scream to Feature Original Monster Kids Event

2022/04/20

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

Midsummer Scream is thrilled to announce an unprecedented event in its Main Stage ballroom Saturday afternoon, July 30th, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Original Monster Kids will feature Sara Karloff, daughter of Boris Karloff; Ron Chaney, grandson and great grandson of Lon Chaney Jr. and Sr.; Lynne Lugosi Sparks, granddaughter of Bela Lugosi; and Victoria Price, daughter of Vincent Price. During the 90-minute presentation, these esteemed guests will share personal family stories, photos, and perhaps a home movie or two, giving fans a very personal look into the private lives of the actors who brought some of film’s most iconic characters to life.

Moderating this presentation is Kirk Hammett, a renowned collector of classic horror memorabilia, and lead guitarist in Metallica. As a long-time friend of the Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney, and Price families, Kirk is excited and honored to have the opportunity to moderate this panel of the original monster kids.

“We couldn’t be more excited about bringing this panel to the community,” says Gary Baker, Executive Producer of Midsummer Scream. “Through the years, we have hosted some pretty spectacular moments on our stage. Having these kids and grandkids of such important horror and pop-culture icons is not only a thrill, but also important and a very special look into the private lives of Hollywood royalty.”

Tickets are on sale now at MidsummerScream.org, and for a very short time, fans can still grab Pre-Sale General Admission passes for 40% off!

For breaking information about Midsummer Scream, sign up for our digital newsletter at MidsummerScream.org. Follow Midsummer Scream on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook by searching @midsummerscream.

About Midsummer Scream Branded Events
Midsummer Scream and Season’s Screamings are presented by David Markland (Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Founder/Creative Director). Their goal is to showcase the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror community as a welcoming beacon for fans around the world to converge on Los Angeles for a weekend of excitement, networking, and non-stop spooky fun!

Aircraft Carrier Survival Out Now

2022/04/20

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Independent developer CreativeForge Games is releasing Aircraft Carrier Survival, a simulator set in World War II on Steam today.

If you like war themed games, Aircraft Carrier Survival, puts you in charge of an aircraft carrier, its crew, officers and planes as you choose the right equipment, crew, and escort for each mission. Your success will depend greatly on your flexibility in managing the available fleet resources.

You must focus on taking the best decisions to survive in a hostile environment in the middle of the ocean. Use maneuvers, aircraft, anti-aircraft turrets, and whatever else you can to survive the enemy attack.

Currently, a free-to-play Tutorial of Aircraft Carrier Survival is available on Steam.

Manage crew and officers

Assign a crew and choose what your officers should focus on. Your ship has many stations to man, and proper management will be the key to executing your plan, whether by taking on an enemy directly, sneaking past them, or taking an alternative route to completely avoid contact.

Damage control

Your damage control teams can handle fire outbreaks, torpedo strikes, hull flooding, enemy bombardment, airstrikes, and suicide attacks from enemy planes, but not all of them at once. Assess which threats need to be dealt with first in order to survive.

Survive and fight back

Use maneuvers, aircraft, anti-aircraft turrets, and whatever else you can to survive the enemy attack. Make sure that any enemy who dares to attack you will end up in the depths of the Pacific.

Hard decisions

Will you risk all lives on the vessel to save the one in need? Do you have what it takes to make a decision on the spot? No matter what, some sacrifices will be necessary and the only source of redemption is victory.

Mission planning

Use intel collected during recon missions to prepare pilots and aircraft for large operations. Target enemy land bases and even their entire fleets. Identify opponents before choosing attack directions and deciding the sequence of targets and maneuvers.